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IMU Networks for Trajectory Reconstruction in Logistics Applications by Sequeira, João Silva

“…This paper discusses the use of networks of Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) for the reconstruction of trajectories from sensor data. Logistics is a natural…”
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Fighting Multidrug Resistance with Ruthenium–Cyclopentadienyl Compounds: Unveiling the Mechanism of P‑gp Inhibition by Teixeira, Ricardo G., Salaroglio, Iris C., Oliveira, Nuno F. B., Sequeira, João G. N., Fontrodona, Xavier, Romero, Isabel, Machuqueiro, Miguel, Tomaz, Ana Isabel, Garcia, M. Helena, Riganti, Chiara, Valente, Andreia

“…The search for more effective and selective drugs to overcome cancer multidrug resistance is urgent. As such, a new series of ruthenium-cyclopentadienyl…”
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Extending the Stochastic Titration CpHMD to CHARMM36m by Sequeira, João G. N., Rodrigues, Filipe E. P., Silva, Telmo G. D., Reis, Pedro B. P. S., Machuqueiro, Miguel

“…The impact of pH on proteins is significant but often neglected in molecular dynamics simulations. Constant-pH Molecular Dynamics (CpHMD) is the…”
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Tuning path tracking controllers for autonomous cars using reinforcement learning by Vilaça Carrasco, Ana, Silva Sequeira, João

“…This article proposes an adaptable path tracking control system, based on reinforcement learning (RL), for autonomous cars. A four-parameter controller shapes…”
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Using Data Envelopment Analysis to support the design of process improvement interventions in electricity distribution by Amado, Carla A.F., Santos, Sérgio P., Sequeira, João F.C.

“…► The paper confirms the potential of using DEA for organisational learning. ► It demonstrates that DEA and rank statistics are very useful for programme…”
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Graves’ disease and recurrence in ectopic thyroid tissue after total thyroidectomy by Cunha, Clara, Ferrinho, Catia, Saraiva, Catarina, Duarte, João Sequeira

“…We report a case of a 46-year-old woman who presented with a midline neck mass 2 years after total thyroidectomy for Graves’ disease. Despite levothyroxine…”
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Proof-of-Principle That Cellular Automata Can Be Used to Predict Infestation Risk by Reticulitermes grassei (Blattodea: Isoptera) by João G. N. Sequeira, Tânia Nobre, Sónia Duarte, Dennis Jones, Bruno Esteves, Lina Nunes

“…Over the past few decades, species distribution modelling has been increasingly used to monitor invasive species. Studies herein propose to use Cellular…”
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Ultrasound assessment of muscle mass in critically ill patients: A correlation with nutritional support and clinical outcomes by Lopes, Maria Leonor Guia, Cidade, José Pedro, Sousa, David, Rebelo, Marta, Antunes, Carolina, Carmo, Eduarda, Póvoa, Pedro, Martins, Pais, Limbert, Clotilde, Duarte, João Sequeira

“…Critically ill patients are at high risk of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Acquired weakness, which negatively impacts clinical outcomes. Traditional muscle mass…”
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Ovarian Leydig cell tumor and postmenopausal hirsutism with signs of virilisation by Ferrinho, Cátia, Silva, Eugénia, Oliveira, Manuela, Sequeira Duarte, João

“…A 71-year-old woman was referred to the endocrinology clinic to investigate postmenopausal hirsutism with 10 years of evolution. She had history of regular…”
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Can Social Robots Make Societies More Human? by Sequeira, João Silva

“…A major criticism social robots often face is that their integration in real social, human environments will dehumanize some of the roles currently being…”
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Evaluation of three methods of suture for skin closure in total knee arthroplasty: a randomized trial by Vieira, Rodrigo Barreiros, Waldolato, Gustavo, Fernandes, João Sequeira, de Carvalho, Thiago Gontijo, Moreira, Pedro Augusto Maciel, Moreira, Guilherme Barbosa, Vieira, Jorge Suman

“…Abstract Background There are several studies comparing techniques and different materials, yet the results are not unanimous. We compared three methods of…”
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Novel magnetic stimulation methodology for low-current implantable medical devices by Bernardo, Rodrigo, Rodrigues, André, Soares dos Santos, Marco P., Carneiro, Pedro, Lopes, António, Sequeira Amaral, João, Sequeira Amaral, Vítor, Morais, Raul

“…•Current micro-scale biomagnetic devices require very high electric current excitations.•A novel biomagnetic methodology requiring up to 50-fold lower currents…”
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Successful treatment of pituitary gigantism by Cunha, Clara, Saraiva, Catarina, Canas Marques, Conceição, Duarte, João Sequeira

“…Pituitary gigantism is extremely rare, resulting from excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH) before fusion of epiphysial growth plates. We report a case of…”
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Life-threatening airway obstruction by Riedel's thyroiditis: a rare presentation and diagnostic dilemma by Guia Lopes, Maria Leonor, Cidade, José Pedro, Cunha, Clara, Limbert, Clotilde, Sequeira Duarte, João

“…Riedel's thyroiditis is the rarest form of thyroiditis, occasionally resulting in rapid thyroid enlargement and potential tracheal obstruction. Here, we detail…”
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Follicular lymphoma of the thyroid and the role of core needle biopsy by Cunha, Clara, Mousinho, Filipa, Saraiva, Catarina, Sequeira Duarte, João

“…Summary Primary thyroid lymphoma (PTL) is a rare malignancy, accounting for less than 5% of all thyroid neoplasms. The follicular subtype is even more rare,…”
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Mini-Laparoscopy for Removal (Partial) of Adnexae at the Time of Hysterectomy by Setúbal, António Gutierrez, MD, Alves, João Sequeira, MD, Lavado, Olga, MD, Faria, Joana, MD

“…Abstract Study Objective To demonstrate our technique of mini-laparoscopic adnexectomy or salpingectomy at the time of total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH)…”
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Effect of sub-stoichiometric Fe(III) amounts on LCFA degradation by methanogenic communities by Cavaleiro, Ana Júlia, Guedes, Ana P., Silva, Sérgio Alves, Arantes, Ana Luísa, Costa, João Carlos Sequeira, Salvador, Andreia Filipa Ferreira, Sousa, Diana Zita Machado, Stams, Alfons Johannes Maria, Alves, M. M.

“…Long-chain fatty acids (LCFA) are common contaminants in municipal and industrial wastewater that can be converted anaerobically to methane. A low hydrogen…”
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A Rare Cause of Cushing's Syndrome: an Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)-Secreting Pheochromocytoma by Guia Lopes, Maria Leonor, Bello, Carlos, Carvalho, Lucília, Limbert, Clotilde, Sequeira Duarte, João

“…Cushing's syndrome (CS) is a rare clinical entity that results from prolonged exposure to supraphysiological levels of glucocorticoids. It may result from…”
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Unusual Life-Threatening Complication of a Substernal Goiter: A Case of an Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed by Guia Lopes, Maria Leonor, O'neill, Catarina, Antunes, Carolina, Limbert, Clotilde, Sequeira Duarte, João

“…Substernal goiter represents a common and challenging clinical scenario in medical practice. Symptoms often include dysphagia, dyspnea, and hoarseness, deeming…”
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Challenges of Organ Shortage for Heart Transplant: Surviving Amidst the Chaos of Long Waiting Times by Maltês, Sérgio, Rocha, Bruno M.L., Cunha, Gonçalo J.L., Brízido, Catarina, Strong, Christopher, Tralhão, António, Weigert, André, Duarte, João Sequeira, Aguiar, Carlos, Mendes, Miguel, Neves, José P.

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